Chapter XX · Chapter 20

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

later than; following

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

a brother by marriage

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

placed in a grave

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

and nothing more

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

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From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

not any; not one

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

above and across; more than

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

having a point

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

with speed

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

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From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

in the near future

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

express in speech

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

express in words

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men had sat in silence for quite a considerable time after Frederick Power had marched out of the room.

precisely as stated

From this reading Sir Thomas Ryder--a very busy man--was the more impatient of the two.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Colonel Harris buried in thought was in no hurry to talk things over.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

which person or people

From this reading "I must tell you," he said, seeing that his brother-in-law seemed disinclined to speak, "that our man Travers, as soon as Power had pointed Luke out to him, went and rang the bell at Radclyffe's house and quickly enough established beyond a doubt that the man who had just entered it was Mr. Luke de Mountford.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading HAVE ANOTHER CIGAR "Well, William, what do you think of it all?"